Furry
adjective
Covered with a lot of soft hair or fur.
My new kitten is very furry and soft.
Often appears as...
- furry animal
- furry coat
noun
A person who is a fan of anthropomorphic animals, characters that have human qualities.
He's a furry, he attends conventions dressed as his favorite anthropomorphic fox character.
Often appears as...
- furry convention
- furry fandom
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Colloquial
adjective
Having a rough or irritating quality.
The bread feels slightly furry, I think it's starting to mold.
Often appears as...
- furry feeling
- furry tongue
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Disapproving
adjective
Covered with a lot of soft hair or fur.
My new kitten is very furry and soft.
Often appears as...
- furry animal
- furry coat
noun
A person who is a fan of anthropomorphic animals, characters that have human qualities.
He's a furry, he attends conventions dressed as his favorite anthropomorphic fox character.
Often appears as...
- furry convention
- furry fandom
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Having a rough or irritating quality.
The bread feels slightly furry, I think it's starting to mold.
Often appears as...
- furry feeling
- furry tongue
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Texture Context
Use 'furry' to describe something with a thick, soft texture, like some pets, blankets, or coats.
She has a furry carpet that's comfortable to walk on.
Pro Tip 2/3Living Beings
'Furry' often refers to animals, and sometimes humans when highlighting hairiness.
The furry caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Describing an animal as 'furry' can evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Grandma's furry dog always makes the children giggle.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Context
Use 'furry' to describe something with a thick, soft texture, like some pets, blankets, or coats.
She has a furry carpet that's comfortable to walk on.
Pro Tip 2/3Living Beings
'Furry' often refers to animals, and sometimes humans when highlighting hairiness.
The furry caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Describing an animal as 'furry' can evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Grandma's furry dog always makes the children giggle.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Context
Use 'furry' to describe something with a thick, soft texture, like some pets, blankets, or coats.
She has a furry carpet that's comfortable to walk on.
Pro Tip 2/3Living Beings
'Furry' often refers to animals, and sometimes humans when highlighting hairiness.
The furry caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Describing an animal as 'furry' can evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Grandma's furry dog always makes the children giggle.
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How big is a mole? (Not...
Now, I know what you're "I know what a mole is, it's a small furry creature that digs holes in the ground and destroys gardens." And some of you might be thinking that it's a growth on your aunt's face with hairs sticking out of it. Well, in this case, a mole is a concept that we use in chemistry to count molecules, atoms, just about anything extremely small. Have you ever wondered how many atoms there are in the universe?
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Clever Queen Bumble Bees...
the thick furry hairs on her body help to conserve what he chooses to generate at the moment she's only a few degrees warmer than the surrounding vegetation at the thermal camera clearly shows her body is only marginally more pink and
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The Japanese myth of the...
but he couldn’t find anything unusual about it. Hoping a cup of tea would help them think, they set the kettle on the fire. Within moments, the metal began to sweat. Suddenly, it sprouted a scrubby tail, furry paws and pointed nose.
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A Brief History of Dogs...
today live among us not just as our pets but also as therapy dogs search-and-rescue dogs and even war dogs humans have also found ways to give back to our furry friends with advancements in veterinary medicine and establishing
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Safari Live - Day 368 PIPE...
the very soft and furry nature of the bottom of his pads they're very furry between the toes does helped him muffle his footfalls as well oh sorry I'm trying to control my excitement here as well but the situation with these
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Why Do We Find Deadly...
to take care of them also a Cheetahs rounded ears and soft furry appearance are characteristics that initiate the caregiving response in humans much like domesticated cats do this theory is still debated but when some
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Stuart Brown: Play is...
Some sage and repeatedly furry monks at this place called the d.school designed a meeting that you can literally step out of when it's over. Take the meeting off, and have peace of mind that you can come back to me.
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Top 5 Most Intelligent...
furry hairs on her body help to conserve what he chooses to generate at the moment she's only a few degrees warmer than the surrounding vegetation as the thermal camera clearly shows her body is
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Furries PIPE National...
he's far from alone he's just one of up to a million people worldwide who belonged to the furry fandom you think to refer you feel like you're free you're a furry like any other subculture
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A Friendly Arctic Fox...
small ears a short muzzle furry Souls and lives in burrows protecting it from blizzards the fox's white coat access
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How big is a mole? (Not...
Now, I know what you're "I know what a mole is, it's a small furry creature that digs holes in the ground and destroys gardens." And some of you might be thinking that it's a growth on your aunt's face with hairs sticking out of it. Well, in this case, a mole is a concept that we use in chemistry to count molecules, atoms, just about anything extremely small. Have you ever wondered how many atoms there are in the universe?
Video examples
Clever Queen Bumble Bees...
the thick furry hairs on her body help to conserve what he chooses to generate at the moment she's only a few degrees warmer than the surrounding vegetation at the thermal camera clearly shows her body is only marginally more pink and
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The Japanese myth of the...
but he couldn’t find anything unusual about it. Hoping a cup of tea would help them think, they set the kettle on the fire. Within moments, the metal began to sweat. Suddenly, it sprouted a scrubby tail, furry paws and pointed nose.
Video examples
A Brief History of Dogs...
today live among us not just as our pets but also as therapy dogs search-and-rescue dogs and even war dogs humans have also found ways to give back to our furry friends with advancements in veterinary medicine and establishing
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 368 PIPE...
the very soft and furry nature of the bottom of his pads they're very furry between the toes does helped him muffle his footfalls as well oh sorry I'm trying to control my excitement here as well but the situation with these
Video examples
Why Do We Find Deadly...
to take care of them also a Cheetahs rounded ears and soft furry appearance are characteristics that initiate the caregiving response in humans much like domesticated cats do this theory is still debated but when some
Video examples
Stuart Brown: Play is...
Some sage and repeatedly furry monks at this place called the d.school designed a meeting that you can literally step out of when it's over. Take the meeting off, and have peace of mind that you can come back to me.
Video examples
Top 5 Most Intelligent...
furry hairs on her body help to conserve what he chooses to generate at the moment she's only a few degrees warmer than the surrounding vegetation as the thermal camera clearly shows her body is
Video examples
Furries PIPE National...
he's far from alone he's just one of up to a million people worldwide who belonged to the furry fandom you think to refer you feel like you're free you're a furry like any other subculture
Video examples
A Friendly Arctic Fox...
small ears a short muzzle furry Souls and lives in burrows protecting it from blizzards the fox's white coat access
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Quote examples
Ginnifer Goodwin
American Actress
After spending time with the rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary's shelter and seeing how similar they are to my furry companion animals at home, I knew I needed to do everything in my power to protect these friendly and curious birds from the daily pain and suffering they endure on factory farms.
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Howie Mandel
Comedian
I love voice-acting - I can go to work without wearing pants. Although I did wear pants during Gremlins. But it's always more comfortable to work without. And if you notice, I relate to Gizmo in that way because he also works without pants. I have furry little legs, too.
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Helena Bonham Carter
British Actress
Not only was it nearly impossible to hear because of these huge rubber ears we had to wear, but we also had these huge furry hands which were absolutely useless, especially if you had to scratch yourself.
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Barry Watson
American Actor
I did. I did see Bigfoot when I was a kid and I still believe it to this day. I saw a big furry man outside my window. It's not funny! It was real.
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Eric Metaxas
American Author
For proof that our culture has gone to the dogs, look no further than the bizarrely parental ways many Americans talk about our furry friends.
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Mark Hamill
American Actor
I can't tell you how much we laughed on the set to have Alec Guinness in a scene with a big, furry dog that's flying a space ship.
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Dave Barry
American Journalist
If God had wanted us to be concerned for the plight of the toads, he would have made them cute and furry.
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Ann Widdecombe
British Politician
Cats are so wonderful because they're furry, purry and totally independent.
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Quentin Blake
English Cartoonist
Guinea pigs are quite difficult to draw, I think, because they're so furry.
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Nicki Minaj
American Musician
If I'm traveling, I'll pack socks in my bag - really cute furry ones.
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Ginnifer Goodwin
American Actress
After spending time with the rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary's shelter and seeing how similar they are to my furry companion animals at home, I knew I needed to do everything in my power to protect these friendly and curious birds from the daily pain and suffering they endure on factory farms.
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Howie Mandel
Comedian
I love voice-acting - I can go to work without wearing pants. Although I did wear pants during Gremlins. But it's always more comfortable to work without. And if you notice, I relate to Gizmo in that way because he also works without pants. I have furry little legs, too.
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Helena Bonham Carter
British Actress
Not only was it nearly impossible to hear because of these huge rubber ears we had to wear, but we also had these huge furry hands which were absolutely useless, especially if you had to scratch yourself.
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Barry Watson
American Actor
I did. I did see Bigfoot when I was a kid and I still believe it to this day. I saw a big furry man outside my window. It's not funny! It was real.
Quote examples
Eric Metaxas
American Author
For proof that our culture has gone to the dogs, look no further than the bizarrely parental ways many Americans talk about our furry friends.
Quote examples
Mark Hamill
American Actor
I can't tell you how much we laughed on the set to have Alec Guinness in a scene with a big, furry dog that's flying a space ship.
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Dave Barry
American Journalist
If God had wanted us to be concerned for the plight of the toads, he would have made them cute and furry.
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Ann Widdecombe
British Politician
Cats are so wonderful because they're furry, purry and totally independent.
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Quentin Blake
English Cartoonist
Guinea pigs are quite difficult to draw, I think, because they're so furry.
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Nicki Minaj
American Musician
If I'm traveling, I'll pack socks in my bag - really cute furry ones.
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